Zephyr Teachout on Civil Rights

Endorsed by LGBT organizations; received at Gay Pride parade

[At a pro-gay progressive meeting, Cuomo's adviser noted] it was Cuomo who passed gay marriage in New York. But the skeptical questions continued. "The governor has some great progressive credentials. He also has some good moderate credentials. And he
deserves to be re-elected."

Meanwhile, two other local clubs have already endorsed Teachout--Coalition for a District Alternative, the leading East Village political club, and the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, a gay organization. "At
Gay Pride, she was very well received," [one Teachout staffer] added. "She was slapping five and taking pictures with people the whole route."

"While we recognize the governor's role in achieving marriage equality, we are not a single-issue
organization," a [progressive Democratic club member] said. "We expect a sizable portion of the LGBT establishment and political organizations will endorse Cuomo. We believe, however, that the community is to the left of these organizations."